Most of the ideal places to see flowers that people choose are historical buildings, parks...
Japan
Throughout Japan, the peak of cherry blossom season is from late March to early April. In a few places, the flowers bloom sporadically as early as January. Some years, the cherry blossom season lasts until May in the north.
This forecast is based on data from 2016 and 2017, as well as the Japan Weather Association. In 2018, cherry blossom season is forecast to arrive a little earlier in central and southern Japan. The best time to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo is around March 26, in Hiroshima on April 1, in Osaka on April 2, and in Kyoto on April 4. Visitors should also remember that most cherry blossoms only bloom for a week.
Mount Fuji, Japan with its picturesque scenery is the world famous cherry blossom spot. The best place to see the flowers is around bus stop number 17.
Kyoto, the ancient capital, is the best place for Japanese-style flower viewing picnics. Hanami is an activity that reminds people to live life to the fullest. Hanami (flower viewing) picnics are common in spring across Japan. People chat and eat together under the blooming cherry blossoms.
Taiwan
Taiwan has a warmer climate than Japan and Korea, so cherry blossoms bloom earlier, from late January to mid-April.
One can mention Alishan National Forest Reserve, thousands of tourists flock here every year to see the train tracks winding through the forest, or the rows of Yoshino cherry trees running far and wide. Or Wuling Farm - a green place, with many strange flowers and peaceful scenery, so Wuling Farm attracts tourists all year round. When spring comes, a series of cherry blossoms will bloom, the farm and the surrounding hills turn into a "fairyland".
Korea
Korea is a country that grows a lot of cherry blossoms, and there are even flower viewing spots spread throughout the city. These include: Incheon, Gyeongju, Gangwon-do, Seoul, Jeolla, Deagu, Gwangju, Busan, Jeju Island...
Participating in the cherry blossom festival in Korea, in addition to picnicking and eating kimbap under the blooming cherry trees, visitors also have the opportunity to participate in traditional festivals with bustling drum performances and many other interesting activities in each city. Flower viewing tours in Korea also have many rich options.
China
In early January, coming to Kunming, Yunnan, China, visitors can admire the bright pink cherry blossoms on many roads. Spring here is also more special thanks to the pink color of cherry blossoms stretching across. Thousands of cherry trees are planted along the streets in Kunming. This flower only blooms once in spring, attracting a large number of visitors to admire.
America
The title of "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World" is given to the city of Macon, Georgia, USA. In Macon, more than 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in the spring, covering the city with a carpet of flowers with outstanding white and pink colors. Macon is also the place where the annual international cherry blossom festival is held.
Another must-see spot for cherry blossom viewing is Washington DC with over 3,000 cherry blossom trees. In 1912, the US capital received these precious gifts from Tokyo as a sign of diplomatic friendship. Since then, cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in the US and have become a charming spring destination. Over 1.5 million visitors attend the cherry blossom festival in Washington DC every year.
Sweden
In Stockholm, Sweden, there is a day dedicated to cherry blossoms, which is April 19th every year. Kungsträdgården is a great place to see the flowers, with 63 Japanese cherry trees planted since 1998 and blooming in mid-April.
Ngoc Anh (TH)
